July 6, 2024 - 12:17 AMT
Armenia to hos joint military drills with U.S.

​The Armenia-U.S. joint exercise EAGLE PARTNER 2024 will be held from 15 to 24 July in Armenia as part of preparations for participation in international peacekeeping missions.

According to a statement from the Armenian Defense Ministry, servicemembers from the peacekeeping brigade of the Armed Forces of the Republic of Armenia, the U.S. Army Europe and Africa, and the Kansas National Guard will participate in the exercise.

The drills will focus on stabilization tasks between conflicting parties during a peacekeeping mission.

The purpose of the exercise is to enhance the interoperability of units participating in international peacekeeping missions, exchange best practices in control and tactical communication, and improve the readiness of the Armenian unit.

Units preparing for international peacekeeping operations regularly engage in similar joint military exercises and training with partner countries.